[Not being argumentative is one thing, but Rowan's not exactly used to Mariko being so hesitant. He doesn't suspect it has anything to do with him, so he's concerned that something may have happened before he found her. Now isn't the time to ask, so he'll do that once he knows they're in a safe position to do so.

He whips his sword in front of them again, sending another blade beam to cut them a path through any spirits that might appear in front of them. Damn, there were a ton of these things. Why did he have to be the only person from the Sector? He as a lot to make records on to report to them later on, or so he hopes.]

I had a permit at home, never had a chance to get my license. [Not that he has any idea what this has to do with the situation at hand.] I'm not gonna 'borrow' anyone's vehicle if that's what you want to suggest.

[He makes sure to say that last bit in a joking tone. Of course he can manage a small joke in this situation, he hasn't let Malphas take over yet for him. The super serious stuff comes later.]